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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about different sea creatures, their habitats, and how we can help protect them.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons, markers, and a computer with internet access. Prep: Ensure a quiet space for learning and have the National Aquarium website open for reference.

Activities

  • Create Your Own Sea Creature: Draw and color a sea creature that you would like to see at the National Aquarium.

  • Virtual Aquarium Tour: Visit the National Aquarium website and explore the different exhibits and animals through their virtual tours.

  • Sea Creature Facts: Choose a sea creature that interests you and research some fun facts about it. Share with your family what you learned.

Talking Points

  • Sea creatures live in the ocean, which is their home. We need to take care of their home so they can be safe and happy. Remember, we must protect them.

  • Each sea creature is special and unique. They come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, just like how we are all different from each other.

  • Some sea creatures, like sharks and dolphins, are very fast swimmers. They use their fins and tails to move through the water quickly.

  • Did you know that some sea creatures can change colors to hide from their predators? It's like having a superpower!

  • Sea turtles are some of the oldest creatures on Earth. They have been swimming in the oceans for millions of years. Isn't that amazing?

  • When we visit the National Aquarium, we can see all these incredible sea creatures up close and learn more about how we can help protect them. It's like going on a magical underwater adventure!